Senetosa lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Sartène, France
Description
Senetosa lighthouse is a 14.5 meter (48 foot) tall structure on Corsica's southern coast that once guided ships through these waters. It stands in a rugged coastal landscape surrounded by granite rocks and Mediterranean shrubland.
History
The structure was built in 1892 as part of France's effort to improve coastal navigation. It belongs to a series of lighthouses constructed along Corsica's shores during the late 1800s.
Culture
The lighthouse reflects Corsica's deep connection to the sea and shows how important such structures were for coastal communities. You can see how the island has kept its maritime past alive in its landscape and local identity.
Practical
You reach this lighthouse on foot via marked hiking trails that start from nearby villages and pass through protected natural areas. Overnight stays are available at a nearby refuge, making it possible to spend more than one day exploring the region.
Did you know?
The site sits within a large protected nature reserve featuring distinctive granite formations that give the place its geological character. Many visitors overlook how striking the contrast is between this human-made structure and the raw, untamed landscape surrounding it.
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